Attractive greenish Blue Aquamarine. Pear cut. 3.51 ct.

TheAquamarine is the Birthstone forMarch, as well as a wedding gift for those celebrating their19th wedding anniversary.

Since ancient times, its history has been linked to the sea and to sailors.

Aquamarineshave been used by seamen asamuletsfor centuries. Sailors believed that aquamarines had magical and/or healing powers if they were carried as talismans, protecting them from thewrath of the Sea God, Poseidon, as though these gems were a gift from the seabed brought up by the sirens themselves.

Centuries ago,Aquamarineswere used as an antidote to poison, as an oracle, amulet,healing stone, etc.

We took several photos:We take photos with daylight (no lightbox and no extra lighting at all).And we take photos and videos on mirror in a light box with extra lighting (this kind of photos clearly show the quality of the cut and the clarity of the gem).

The origin of the name from the latin words “aqua” (water) and “marina” (sea), in reference to seawater color. Aquamarine evokes the tranquility and security, like a calm sea.

COLOR

Aquamarine is the blue to greenish blue variety of the beryl group.

This blue color have different hues:

Aquamarine can be light or dark blue, greenish blue to pale green - blue. The commonest color is a pale to medium blue or greenish blue. The most expensive aquamarine have a saturated blue color without inclusions, vitreous lustre and transparency.

CUT & SIZESAquamarine cut stones are available in a wide variety of shapes. Apart of convencional cut (emerald, oval, pear, round, trillion, pear, etc) we can find fancy cuts. Emerald cut aquamarine is highly sought in jewelry.Cabochon cutting is probably the most common form of gem cutting for translucent aquamarine, and faceting cutting for transparent aquamarine.

Aquamarine is available in large sizes, smaller aquamarine gems (under 5.00 ct.) often show lighter color.

CLARITY & INCLUSIONS

Aquamarine are usually eye-clean, (the inclusions cannot be seen with the naked eye) with great lustre and transparency.Typical inclusions: The main inclusions are parallel “tubes” or “channels” to axis C, solid inclusions (ilmenite, goethite, apatite, quartz, etc.), multi-phase inclusions, sometimes resembling iridescent “confeti”, healed fractures, feather or fingerprinters.

The characteristics and arrangement of the inclusions are responsible for the ASTERISM and CHATOYANCY in the aquamarine gemstone.

Setting aside translucent and opaque gemstones, the first classification to take into account is:

Type 1: Stones that are often inclusion free

Type 2: Stones that are usually included

Type 3: Stones that are almost always included

CLARITY GRADES:EYE CLEAN: Appears clean to the unaided eye. (Type 1, 2 and 3)SLIGHTLY INCLUDED: Type 1: Minute inclusions difficult to see with the unaided eye. Type 2: Minor inclusions easy to see with the unaided eye. Type 3: Noticeable inclusions apparent to the unaided eye.MODERATELY INCLUDED: Type 1: Minor inclusions somewhat easy to see with the unaided eye. Type 2: Noticeable inclusions apparent to the unaided eye. Type 3:Obvious inclusions very apparent to the unaided eye.HEAVILY included: prominent inclusions that have a negative effect on appearance or durability.SEVERELY INCLUDED: prominent inclusions that have a severe effect on appearance or durability or both. (Type 1, 2 and 3).

NOTE

All our gemstones have been analyzed by a qualified gemologist. Each precious stone comes with a gemological certificate to guarantee its authenticity, as well as describing its unique characteristics.Pictures in this website might not reflect the intensity and brightness of the real color of the gemstone. Additionally, the pictures might not properly represent the real size of the gem (provided in millimeters). Do not hesitate in requesting more graphic documentation of the precious stone for any clarifications. This will be provided shortly to accommodate your needs. The photographs of the inclusions, if any, are a distinctive sign NATURAL origin.

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